It would be nice, provided the B's prevail in the end...lol...I really do think the Sharks are due and, unlike previous years, they are kind of flying under the radar this time around. If their goaltending holds up they have a chance...

If they do get swept then it is bye bye McClellen and maybe a consideration to move Joe as well. At some point the sharks management has tocome to the conclusion that what they have just is not enough...

I live in Vancouver and living here the city is buzzing and I'm thinking the same about the Hawks, Vancouver is scared of them, Hawks in 7. As far as the Bruins go every year I get nervous about the first round which team will show up? How hard will they play? I really just want to get out of this first round and then I can settle in to a long playoff run by the boys but first things first let's lay a beating down on the freaking Hab, there is no team I hate more than the red and blue.......

I wont believe in the Sharks until Jumbo Joe can pull an ARod and finally suceed at playoff time after many, many, many tries. They do have a goalie who has won before, so thats a big plus for them. The Hawks can be scary now... short series, battle-tested. backing into the playoffs sometimes gives you a rush of "new start" confidence. I just dont know what to make of the Bs. I hate that they are playing Montreal. Hate. It. Washington is the team playing under the radar to me. Here's a team that in the last 1/3 of the year, seems to have figured out the defensive side. I'll say Washington over Detroit in 6.Posted by SoxFanInIL

i was just thinking same thing soxfan i think antti niemi could make the difference for SJ but we shall see. every year i think the sharks are loaded with talent and for some reason or and other they spit the bit. i think this year is there last chance with this crew. if they dont make a serious cup run. heads will role starting with coach todd mclellan and moving to marleau and some the core guys for them.